Life of Former WWE Wrestlers – Where Are They Now?

Published on 02/24/2020
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Rowdy Roddy Piper
Net Worth: Deceased

Rowdy Roddy Piper (Roderick George Toombs) was an active wrestler for more than 30 years and was one of the only few in the industry to amass so many years and be successful while at it. The crowd loved his character as he always assumed the role of a villain in most of his wrestling matches.

Rowdy Roddy

Rowdy Roddy

He was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 but publicized the sad news a year later that he was suffering from Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He managed to fight the disease for another ten years until he died in 2015 from a cardiac arrest.

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Marc Mero
Net Worth: $3 Million

Marc Mero is more popularly known as Johnny B. Badd in the ring and earned his nickname after appearing and competing at the WCW and TNA. He initially used his real name at the beginning of his career, but as soon as he retired, he suffered from various health conditions like many others.

Marc Mero

Marc Mero

He suffered from an enlarged heart, and though it was highly recommended that he underwent surgery, he declined the offer and opted to live by fate. Seeing it has not gotten the best of him, he is now a motivational speaker.

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